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DIY: VHT Tail Tinting

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InLikeFlint


Reg'd: Jul 31, 2004

The Gearhead


 You will need:

2 VHT night shade spray
2 Duplicolor Acylic Enamel Clear (Black label)
5 2000 grit sandpaper
1 1000 grit sandpaper (only for runs, sags or blemishes)
1 Mineral spirits
1 Painters tape or masking tape

If you don't have an extra set of tails here is a guide for removal of the taillights
Click HERE
I would not recommend doing on the car because of the wetsanding and overspray that you may get on your car.


1. First take the mineral spirsts and clean the tail lens.

2. Tape off the part of the tails that are visible from when the hatch is open

3. Tape off the reverse light if you don't want them tinted

4. The key to the VHT is light coats from about 12 inches away from the lights. I made 3 passes (vertical, horizonal, diagonal) per coat

5. Allow 5-10 mins between coats, I applied 4 coats. Depending on how dark you want will determine how many coats you will use.

6. Once you have achieved you desired tint its time for the clear. Spray the clear in the same fashion as the VHT. Allow 15-20 mins to dry

7. Once the clear has dried, its time for a wetsand. I had a bucket of water and a soaked rag that I squeezed water over the light. I then soaked the 2000 grit paper in the water and sanded in a crosshatching pattern. Let the paper do the water, if the paper drags add more water. Once you have wetsand the light, dry and buff off the residue. The light will look like crap and this point but don't despair. If you feel necessary repeat steps 6,7.

8. Now considering that you are happy with the surface (no high spots of clear, debris in the clear, or uneveness) you can go for you final coat of clear. This will be a heavy coat. Spray slowly covering each area becomes cloudy *Don't over do it though, at this point the clear will tend to run.* Let dry for about an hour

9. If you didn't have any runs or blemishes (orange peel) then your ready for the next step, if you do have blemish wetsand and repeat step 8

10. The last step is a hand buff with a microfiber towel and a coat of you favorite wax. This is not required, but will help seal and protect the finish. I have read that it is best NOT to wax until 7 days after the last coat of clear is applied, so that it is fully cured.


Any questions?




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[#] Aug 26, 2007 02:31pm
Kurisutaira


Reg'd: Aug 04, 2007

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[#] Aug 26, 2007 02:52pm
Orin


Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


yikes! this seems riskier than baking my headlights, but I'm going to try this soon.

Thanks for the information

[#] Aug 26, 2007 03:17pm
InLikeFlint


Reg'd: Jul 31, 2004

The Gearhead
Kurisutaira wrote:
yeah where do i get the vht spray and clear from?


I got mine off ebay, try to google it to find specific vendors, just make sure than are trustworthy.



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[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:01pm
FrAnkRYzzO


Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005

$upervillain
for Hire

www.summitracing.com sells vht for 12.95 per can. Can also be ordered through amazon, but its still coming from summit. The biggest difficulty I found searching is that i was spelling it wrong. The actual cans are called vht nite shades.

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[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:14pm
InLikeFlint


Reg'd: Jul 31, 2004

The Gearhead


 Finished product (off car)









Check Engine Light Eliminators
[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:32pm
swiftprov

Reg'd: Jun 14, 2007

Scion Guru

fancy!

[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:40pm
Kurisutaira


Reg'd: Aug 04, 2007

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[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:41pm
Kurisutaira


Reg'd: Aug 04, 2007

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[#] Aug 26, 2007 04:46pm
BlackTC185


Reg'd: May 27, 2007

Tech Advisor

Excellent DIY I plan on doing mine this weekend. One question though because I'm afraid of messing it up; what was your method for taping off your reverse lights so well? I want mine exposed too.

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[#] Aug 28, 2007 11:30pm
InLikeFlint


Reg'd: Jul 31, 2004

The Gearhead
BlackTC185 wrote:
Excellent DIY I plan on doing mine this weekend. One question though because I'm afraid of messing it up; what was your method for taping off your reverse lights so well? I want mine exposed too.


I took tracing paper traced the outline and cut then used some double sided tape on the back to keep it on.



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[#] Aug 28, 2007 11:36pm
BlackTC185


Reg'd: May 27, 2007

Tech Advisor

Brilliant!

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[#] Aug 29, 2007 04:29pm
InLikeFlint


Reg'd: Jul 31, 2004

The Gearhead


 This may be obvious, but don't forget to take them off before you start to clear. Even though you are not tinting the reverse lights they will be cleared for an even glossy finish.



Check Engine Light Eliminators
[#] Aug 29, 2007 05:41pm
Orin


Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


YES! I can't wait to do this! My next exterior mod for sure!

[#] Aug 29, 2007 11:24pm
tC_vixen


Reg'd: Aug 16, 2007



InLikeFlint wrote:
..(pictures)..


This is how I want my lights, but do you think overlays are better?

[#] Aug 30, 2007 02:42am
triniosito


Reg'd: Nov 15, 2006

Godlike Advisor

I think this way would be better just a little more work,it looks hott!!!!



[#] Aug 30, 2007 03:48am
FrAnkRYzzO


Reg'd: Oct 21, 2005

$upervillain
for Hire

Nice write up! If the guy on "the other site" accepts my offer for his tails, I'll be doing this next weekend. Looks really good!

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[#] Aug 30, 2007 11:25am
Orin


Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


bump!

I got my spare tails ready! I'll be doing this as soon as I buy the VHT spray

[#] Sep 13, 2007 04:10pm
Paulz0r


Reg'd: Apr 21, 2007

Tech Advisor

Thanks for this awesome write up! i did my tails tonight and i just finished wetsanding and im waiting for the large clear coat to dry. I had never taken the back bumper off before so that was a pain in the ass, and i dont look forward to putting it back on.

I did real light coats, and i was going for the same look as yours and did about 6 coats, used up exactly a can on both the lights. I will post pics once i get done and put the lights back in tommorow. Thanks again Flint.

[#] Feb 27, 2008 11:50pm
Paulz0r


Reg'd: Apr 21, 2007

Tech Advisor

Here's the pics of the finished product... dont mind the SALTY car lol, its chicago!
[#] Feb 28, 2008 05:42pm
Orin


Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005



^dude, that's hot

[#] Feb 28, 2008 05:53pm
Paulz0r


Reg'd: Apr 21, 2007

Tech Advisor

hopefully it will look better one the car once i clean it and actually make the paint a bit darker. thanks again flint!

[#] Feb 29, 2008 01:32am
dezell


Reg'd: Nov 19, 2007

Tire Changer

Thanks for the DIY. I did mine a while back and just finished them recently.


[#] Jun 02, 2008 04:50pm
Orin


Reg'd: Dec 08, 2005


^hotness fo sho

[#] Jun 02, 2008 04:52pm
dezell


Reg'd: Nov 19, 2007

Tire Changer

thanks the paint finished drying 10 minutes before i had to be at court so i had to put off the wetsanding and clear coats. it's good to be finished.

[#] Jun 02, 2008 04:54pm
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